Senior Manager Finance

3 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States UL Solutions Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Ability to collaborate at all levels of the enterprise and provide to leadership the decision support to optimize financial performance within highly complex environment due to variety of Customers, Industries and/or Services.
  • Work with leadership to grow the business, formulating plans that accomplish their strategic goals, including supporting the development of robust projection systems, order visibility, resource allocations, sourcing decisions and business KPIs and indicators.
  • Lead the development of financial metrics to guide the implementation of the strategy across all areas.
  • Challenging assumptions as appropriate and providing financial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.
  • Help identify areas for potential cost savings or improved efficiency/effectiveness.
  • Support service delivery for the area of responsibility in developing & maintaining a consistent and transparency cost allocation methodology for allocation costs to the Customer to drive the right enterprise behavior.
  • Evaluates the financial impact of business opportunities in a thorough and concise manner, which may include projected return on investment / payback periods for proposed capital expenditures or other investments.
  • Compiles and prepares reports, graphs and charts of data developed.
  • Leads review and approval of capital expenditures.
  • Hands-on position, while being a key partner in the integration and transformation efforts.
  • Present analyses and findings to BU and Area of responsibility leadership.
  • Establish a high level of credibility and strong working relationships with internal and external parties including leadership and clients.
  • Supports M&A analyses of potential growth opportunities and assist with the integration of acquisitions as needed.
  • Responsible for developing annual budgets, projections and Annual Business/Revenue Summit.
  • Provide information to Leadership Team to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and profitable business performance.
  • Works across functions and regions on shared objectives to meet profitable growth incl. efficient resource allocation.
  • Working with Corporate, shared service accounting and other units for all Area of responsibility related matters.
  • Working with GM and Finance Leader on Long-Range Planning, Financial Planning & Analysis, Compliance with Corporate Accounting and Internal Controls, and other related financial activities.
  • Assist in the development of new or expanded services.
  • Lead and develop finance team members, and Coaching / Training / Developing division staff on Business Acumen/P& L Management.
  • Read and follow the UL Solutions Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
  • Performs other duties as directed.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • University Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent Professional qualification such as CPA, CMA or CA plus generally ten years directly related work experience in a global matrixed organization with minimal three years leadership responsibilities.
  • Superior quantitative and analytical capabilities with Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Strong financial systems capabilities.
  • Ability to combine quantitative & qualitative analysis; to think critically, listen reflectively, consider many points of view on a topic, recognize connections & disparate actions, to guide leaderships decision making process.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills (including ability to recognize best mode(s) for communicating based on the audience and the situation), negotiation and interpersonal skills; distinctive ability to interact with all levels of management, clients and suppliers; communicate effectively with a global team with experience in a dynamic international environment and good proficiency in English.
  • Strong technical skills in finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control, standard costing, variance analysis and service / product line profitability.
  • Preferably in complex matrix organizations.
  • Extensive knowledge of accounting, financial planning, reporting and analysis, acquired through related work experience in increasingly complex roles.
  • Excellent financial modeling skills, good understanding of technical accounting and financial reporting skills and knowledge.
  • Adapts to changing circumstances, accepts new ideas and change initiatives, and deals effectively with ambiguity.
  • Comfortable with large business projects and system initiatives.
  • Experience with M&A and integrations a plus.

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